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Cabinet
Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to India's Approach for COP 24, Katowice, Poland 
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the negotiating stand of India at the 24th Conference of Parties  to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  held in Katowice, Poland from 2-15 December 2018. This is in continuation to the earlier approval dated 28th November 2018.
The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The key focus of meeting was to finalize guidelines for implementation of Paris Agreement in post 2020 period. India's approach was guided by principles and provisions of UNFCCC and Paris Agreement particularly the principles of Equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capability .
India reiterated its commitment to Paris Agreement and highlighted its leadership during the COP-24 by reuniting its promise to implement the Paris Agreement fully in a collective manner. In line with our traditional ethos of protecting environment, Government of India has taken several initiatives to address climate change concerns under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and these initiatives reflect India's commitment towards climate action. The push for renewable energy leading to achieving about 74 GW of installed renewable energy capacity including about 24 GW from solar; leading the world in its pursuit of enhanced solar energy capacity through International Solar Alliance; energy efficiency measures arc some of the examples.
It is however important to ensure that the actions of developing countries are supported by sustained and adequate means of implementation including finance, capacity building and technological support by developed countries. The adopted guidance operationalises the obligation of developed countries in providing means of implementation to developing countries and requires developed countries to provide detailed information to bring clarity on projected levels of climate finance. Parties have also agreed to initiate the work on setting up the new collective finance goals post-2020 from the floor of US$ 100 billion.
Overall, India's long-term interests have been protected. India Has however expressed Us reservation on the Global Stocktake  decision regarding the need for considerations of equity in output of GST process, which is an important part of GST process as per the mandate of Paris Agreement to ensure that vulnerabilities, problems and challenges of the poor and marginalised are addressed.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Offering Of Wheat and Rice Under OMSS  Scheme on Weekly Basis
Food Corporation of India , Regional Office Maharashtra invites bids for sale of FAQ Wheat
Mumbai, 3 July 2023
Food Corporation of India , the nodal agency of the Govt. of India, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, is primarily engaged in the procurement, storage, preservation, and distribution of food grains to ensure food security of the nation.
Regional Office of Food Corporation of India  in Maharashtra, has invited bids from Flour Mills/Traders /empaneled bulk buyers/ Manufacturers of wheat products for sale of Fair and Average Quality  Wheat of Crop Year 20-21,21-22,22-23 & 23-24 under Open Market Sale Scheme  {OMSS } lying at its various Depots through E- Auction dated 05.07.2023.
FCI is offering 38000 MT Wheat from 38 depots and 20000 MT Rice from 22 depots under Maharashtra Region. The minimum bidding quantity per bidder must be of at least 10 MT and maximum bidding quantity per bidder shall not exceed 100 MT.
E-auction will be conducted by M/s M-junction on behalf of FCI on Wednesday for which tender is uploaded on Friday on the website http://www.valuejunction.in/fci.
Reserve Price is Rs 2150 per quintal for FAQ-Wheat and Rs 2125 per quintal for Under Relaxed Specifications -Wheat, fixed for all Crop Year plus applicable taxes. Similarly, Reserve Price for Rice is Rs 3100 per quintal plus applicable taxes.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chairs first Defence Acquisition Council meeting
To give a boost to indigenisation, the Defence Acquisition Council , chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh,accorded approval for procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio  and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries  for the Indian Navyhere today.
The SDR is a complex and state of art communication system, which has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, BEL and Weapons Electronics System Engineering Establishment . It would enable information sharing, collaboration and situational awareness through high-speed data and secure voice communication with anti-jamming capability.
Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries  would be fitted with supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface cruise missiles and would be deployed along the coast. The NGMMCB has been developed and manufactured in India by Indo-Russia Joint Venture Company, M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.
Both these indigenously developed equipment are of the latest generation and would give a fillip to the Make-in-India initiatives of the Government.
Continuing its focus on ‘Ease of business’ in the defence acquisition, the DAC also approved amendments to the Defence Procurement Procedure 2016. The amendments are designed to simplify processes under the ‘Make’ category as well as ‘Offsets’.
This was the first DAC meeting chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh since assuming office.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Opinion Sought On NPS
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare  after 24.11.2021 made a reference dated 14.12.2021, 20.01.2022, 02.02.2022 and 15.02.2022 to the Department of Legal Affairs inter alia seeking advice on the representations received from employees for their inclusion under Old Pension Scheme  on the basis of the date of advertisement being on or before 31.12.2003 of the posts against which they were appointed and whether it would be legally feasible for the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare to issue executive instructions in this regard.
The Department of Legal Affairs had advised the DoP&PW on 24.11.2021 to abide by the directions issued by any competent judicial forum or exhaust legal remedies available before a higher judicial forum, as the case may be.
On the issue of executive instructionsto provide coverage of government servants under OPSin respect of those who were appointed on the basis of the advertisement/notification for vacancies issued before 01.01.2004 instead of their being covered under National Pension System , this Department requested the DoP&PW on 23.02.2022 being the nodal Department, to obtain the comments of the Ministry of Finance in the first place to enable the Department of Legal Affairs to examine and consider the matter.
This information was given by Shri Kiren Rijiju Union Minister, Minister of Law and Justice, in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Association of Renewable Energy of States  celebrates 7th Foundation Day
MoUs signed between AREAS and the National Institute of Solar Energy, National Institute of Wind Energy and Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio Energy
The Association of Renewable Energy of States  celebrated its 7th Foundation Day yesterday. On this occasion Memorandum of Understandings  were signed between AREAS and the three institutions, National Institute of Solar Energy, National Institute of Wind Energy and Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio Energy which function under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy . The MoUs were signed in the presence of Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, MNRE, who is also ex-officio President, AREAS. The MoUs between AREAS and these institutions will further cooperation for promotion of renewable energy technologies in India. On this occasion, AREAS Telephone Directory 2021 was also launched in the digital form by Secretary MNRE and President AREAS.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh who is also ex-officio patron of AERAS in his message on this occasion stated that State Nodal Agencies  have been playing a key role in promotion of renewable energy and this role is becoming increasingly important as we work to achieve the target of 450 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in the country by 2030.
Shri Bhagwant Khuba, Hon’ble Minister. State New Renewable Energy and Chemical and Fertilizer in his message on the 7th Foundation Day of AREAS highlighted the importance of State Nodal Agencies in achieving the ambitious target of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, President AREAS, suggested that SNAS should explore innovative technologies and solutions for increasing the speed of renewable energy capacity addition. He also proposed that AREAS should bring out a roadmap for achieving energy independence by 2047 as announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on the 75th Independence Day
Association of Renewable Energy Agencies  came into existence on 27 08.2014 on the initiative of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. All State Nodal Agencies for renewable energy are members of AREAS. On this platform, they can learn from each came into existence and other’s experience in promotion of renewable energy in the country.
Ministry of Culture
GRAND CULTURAL PRESENTATION DURING PRIME MINISTER’S INAUGURATION OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 'BHARAT MANDAPAM' AT PRAGATI MAIDAN
ENTHRALLING PERFORMANCE IN THE SPIRIT OF EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT LEAVE THE AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Convention Centre ' Bharat Mandapam' at Pragati Maidan on 26 July 2023. On this occasion, the Ministry of Culture, through its Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Zonal Cultural Centres presented a bouquet of cultural programmes with participation of around 1250 artists from across the nation. Performances involving traditional musical instruments Nadaswaram, Thavil, Panchavadyam, Chenda, Dappu, Lezim, Nashik Dhol, Gujarat Dhol, Chattri, Dhak Dhol, Nagara, Shankh, and Ghanta, etc. formed part of the welcome performances and brought out the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. More than 300 schoolchildren from Vidya Bharti sang “Ananda Loke” of Rabindranath Tagore as part of the Foyer performances. The stage performances enthralled the audience and included Dhrupad by Sammit Mallik and group; a confluence of Indian classical dances - Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Odishi; Siddhi Dhamal; Dholu Kunita; Bihu; Baredi; Odishi dance by Padmashree Madhavi Mudgal and group; mask dance ; and Kathak by repertory artists and students of Kathak Kendra.
There was an enervating fifteen-minute performance ‘Ojasvi’ before the Prime Minister presenting choreographic dance presentation on the music of Shankar Mahadevan & Ricky Kej - Surya , Ganesha and Nataraja incorporating Chhau, Kathak, Odisshi, Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance forms by Santosh Nair and his Sadya group from Delhi. ‘Dhanya Bharatam’ song in Hindi language rendered in the Powada or Marathi folk singing style by Shri Nandesh Vatsala Vitthal Umap accompanied by about 20 dancers representing various folk and major performing art forms imbued everybody with a sense of patriotism.
There were also about 28 spot performances featuring various folk and tribal art forms of the country creating a carnival- like atmosphere all around the Bharat Mandapam.
Earlier, in the morning there was a flute ensemble after the havan rendered by Shri Chetan Joshi, Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, and his group which set the tone for the day’s events. Around 150 of the invited artists attended the havan.
Ministry of Defence
DECOMMISSIONED KHUKRI HANDED OVER TO DIU ADMINISTRATION
INS Khukri , the first indigenously built missile corvette of Indian Navy, was handed over to the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu  Administration on 26 January 2022. In an elegantly conducted but solemn ceremony held at the INS Khukri Memorial, Diu, Rear Admiral Ajay Vinay Bhave, Flag Officer Doctrine and Concepts, handed over the decommissioned ship formally to Shri Praful Patel, Hon'ble Administrator of the Union Territory of DNHDD & Lakshadweep. The event included an enthralling performance by the Indian Navy Band and the illumination of naval ships at anchorage.
Prior to handing over the ship, Shri Praful Patel was conducted around and briefed on the accomplishments and capabilities that she demonstrated while in service.
Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Bhave expressed his deep appreciation to the Administrator for this initiative of kick-starting the home-coming journey for INS Khukri. He also dwelled on the sacrifice of Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC, and the brave men of the first INS Khukri to whose remembrance the grand Diu memorial remains dedicated.
Khukri is planned to be converted into a museum by the Diu Administration for public visits. The museum will be co-located with the existing Khukri Memorial, where the scaled-down version of the first INS Khukri , a Blackwood class anti-submarine frigate, is also placed.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Government raises Minimum Support Price  for Minor Forest Produce  of 49 items in view of circumstances arising out of Covid 19
TRIFED to monitor the implementation of the revised MSP in states
In acrucial announcement affecting the livelihoods of tribal gatherers , the Government today revised the Minimum Support Price  for Minor Forest Produce  of 49 items. The order issued by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in New Delhi today states that the MSP for MFPs is revised once in every 3 years by the Pricing Cell constituted under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. It further states that however, in view of the exceptional and very difficult circumstances currently prevailing in the country on account of COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of the instant scheme to offer the much needed support to the tribal MFP gatherers, the competent authority has decided to relax the existing provisions in the scheme guidelines and effect revision of MSP in respect of the MFP items currently covered under the scheme after the due consultation with MFP Pricing Cell.
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The increase across various items of minor forest produce ranges from 16% to 66%.
The increaseis expected to provide an immediate and much needed momentum to procurement of Minor Tribal Produce in atleast 20 States.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Join Hands for "Swachhata hi Seva" with 247 BN CRPF
As we approach the sacred occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd, 2023, the Government of India has bestowed upon us a significant call to action – "Swachhata hi Seva," a nationwide cleanliness drive. In alignment with this noble initiative, the 247 Battalion CRPF, Yelahanka, is proud to announce its commitment to a cleaner and more beautiful India.
Date and Time: On October 1st, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, we are organizing a cleaning drive at the Yelahanka Old Town Bus Terminal.
Why Your Participation Matters: Swachhata hi Seva is more than just a campaign; it's an embodiment of Mahatma Gandhi's belief in cleanliness as a virtue. We invite the local population of Yelahanka to join hands with us and make a difference:
1.Honoring Gandhi's Legacy:Participating in this drive is a tribute to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, who envisioned a clean and self-reliant India.
2.Community Strength:Together, we can enhance the appeal of our community by maintaining clean and pristine surroundings for all residents.
3.Meet and Connect:Joining us offers a unique opportunity to interact with the dedicated personnel of CRPF and gain insights into their commitment to selfless service.
4.Creating a Better Environment:By participating, you directly contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant Yelahanka Old Town Bus Terminal.
How to Participate: It's easy to become a part of this meaningful endeavor. Simply gather at the Yelahanka Old Town Bus Terminal on October 1st, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Also login to https://swachhatahiseva.com/events and place a request for participation in the event at BMTC Bus Terminal, Yelahanka. We will provide all the necessary cleaning materials and guidance. Together, let's transform our surroundings and honor Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a "Swachh Bharat."
Our Vision: The Swachhata hi Seva campaign signifies a commitment to cleanliness that extends beyond a single day. Let's use this opportunity as a stepping stone to an enduring effort to maintain the hygiene and beauty of our locality throughout the year.
In Conclusion: Join us in the Swachhata hi Seva campaign on October 1st, 2023, and be a part of this nationwide movement to create a cleaner, more vibrant India. Together, we can make a significant impact and carry forward the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
For further inquiries, please contact: Kamlesh Singh, Commandant, 247 BN CRPF, Mob No 70790 99000
Let's unite for a cleaner Yelahanka and a brighter India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government takes various initiatives to boost Industrial Manufacturing;
Takes steps to uplift the Startups and promote ‘vocal for local’ campaign and e-Commerce
Government of India has taken several steps to improve the quality standards of products manufactured under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Campaign. These inter alia include:
- Quality Control Orders : Since the announcement of AatmaNirbhar Bharat campaign, Central Government through its various Ministries/Departments has notified 156 products under compulsory BIS certification through issuance of QCOs. As per these QCOs, the products specified therein shall conform to the requirements of relevant Indian Standards and bear a Standard Mark under a license from Bureau of Indian Standards.
2. Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme: To provide a major boost to manufacturing, Government has launched Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for 13 sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore over the next five years.
3. Udyog Manthan: DPIIT in collaboration with D/o Commerce, QCI, NPC, Bureau of Indian Standards, Industry Chambers and line ministries conducted Udyog Manthan, a two- month long series of webinars comprising 46 sessions, focused on Quality and Productivity in all major sectors of manufacturing and services.
The steps taken by Government to uplift the startups and to promote ‘vocal for local’ campaign are as under:
i) Government of India has extended relaxations on prior experience, prior turnover and earnest money deposit as per the provisions of GFR to ease public procurement fromstartups.
ii) Government of India has taken up Fund of Funds for Startups  Scheme and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme  to uplift the startups in the country . The objectives of Fund of Funds scheme include accelerating innovation driven entrepreneurship and business creation, mobilizing larger equity- like resources for startups. The SISFS aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trails, market entry and commercialization.
The steps taken by Government to help startups and other local manufacturers in using the e- Commerce and online platforms are as under:
- Government e-Marketplace  is set up for providing an online platform for procurement of common use goods and services by government organizations. Any entity including DPIIT recognized startups can register on GeM as sellers and sell their products and services directly to government entities.
- Startup Runway is developed by GeM in collaboration with DPIIT, which is a unique initiative for promoting entrepreneurship through innovation. It has been developed as a dedicated platform for startups to list their products and services for government procurement with relaxed procurement norms and regulations.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Robotic surgery facility in Safdarjung Hospital dedicated to the Nation
Dr Harsh Vardhan congratulates first Central Government hospital to start this facility for poor patients for free
The robotic surgery facility in the Safdarjung Hospital  New Delhi was dedicated to the nation by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan, here today.
Safdarjang Hospital is one of the biggest tertiary care referral centre of India, under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare catering to all poor patients of uro-oncological cancers like prostate, kidney, bladder cancers and kidney failures, from different parts of country.
It is also the first Central Government hospital in India to start this latest Robot Surgery facility for all poor patients for free. Robotic surgery has the advantage of providing minimally invasive surgery, reducing significantly the morbidity & mortality of critically ill, cancer and kidney failure patients. The Robotic system provides 7 degrees of freedom, 3-D vision, 10 times magnification and better dissection with more precision. The operating time also decreases resulting in improvement in turnover of patients and decrease in waiting list of patients for surgery significantly.
Already 25 surgeries have been done using robotic system including prostate, kidney, bladder cancers and advanced reconstructive surgeries by Dr Anup Kumar, Head of Department , Urology and Renal Transplant, SJH and VMMC.
SJH has dedicated 21 modular operation theatres, including 24x7 two dedicated renal transplant OTs and a dedicated Robotic OT for Kidney Failure and Urology cancers, for poor patients of India.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the Department of Urology and Renal Transplant of SJH has already started the First International LIVE 3-D Laparoscopic Surgeries Web Cast, showing complex uro-oncology and reconstructive surgeries, twice in a month. This has been integrated with the E-Health online education programme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which is now connected with 52 Medical colleges across India. This is the first such program in Urology in India. The department is going to start international LIVE webcast of robotic surgeries from the second week of November, 2019. A National Robotic training centre has also been set up for training of young doctors.
Union Health Minister congratulated the entire team of SJH headed by Dr Sunil Gupta, Medical Superintendent, SJH for providing this facility free of cost for poor patients. He further said that this is in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of making World class infrastructure and World class expertise accessible to poor Indian population.